Budget 2026-27 outlines ₹17.1 lakh crore capex plan
pre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- for FY 2026-27
- ₹17.1 lakh crore
- equating
- 4.4% of GDP
- an increase
- ₹11.2 lakh crore
- in public spending
- ₹12.2 lakh crore
- in central tax
- ₹25.44 lakh crore
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a capital expenditure of ₹17.1 lakh crore for FY 2026-27, equating to 4.4% of GDP. This marks an increase from ₹11.2 lakh crore to ₹12.2 lakh crore in public spending. The budget aims to foster AI-led growth and enhance job creation, with states receiving ₹25.44 lakh crore in central tax devolution.
This substantial capex push is expected to boost infrastructure development and economic growth, positively impacting sectors like Infrastructure and Technology. 📈
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